COLUMBUS__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking reports of gray foxes, river otters, black bears, and other furbearers. Reports can be submitted to the Wildlife Reporting System at www.wildohio.gov and on the HuntFish OH mobile app. Wildlife biologists use public reports to monitor populations of these secretive species.
The Board of Commissioners of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will hold their monthly Board meeting, at 10:00 a.m. on Tues., Dec. 19, 2023 at at the Park Conference Room.
The district's 20 parks and facilities include the Motter Metro Park in Bluffton. The Park District Office is located at 1682 Slabtown Rd., Lima, OH 45801.
Mary Ruth Wagner, 91, of Ada, passed away December 18, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Mary was born March 24, 1932 in Delphos to the late Forest and Martha (Kunz) Gudakunst. On May 18, 1952 she married Carl Wagner who survives.
New Year's Caroling, in both German and English, will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31. Carolers are invited to meet in the lobby of Maple Crest Senior Living, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton. After rehearsal, the group will sing in the halls of Maple Crest. Carolers may also visit friends in Willow Ridge or Mennonite Memorial Home after singing to the Maple Crest residents. Music will be provided and new carolers are especially welcome!
